Episodes 13

1

A Way of Life

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June 12, 19731h

Sam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.

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2

Poor Law

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June 19, 19731h

The Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.

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3

Leaving Home

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June 26, 19731h

Sam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.

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4

For Ever and Ever and Ever and Ever

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July 3, 19731h

Sam is found.

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5

A Day to Remember

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July 11, 19731h

Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.

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6

The Cost of Living

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July 18, 19731h

Sam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.

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7

Out of the Blue

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July 25, 19731h

Sam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.

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8

United We Stand

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July 31, 19731h

Sam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.

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9

The Beginning of Winter

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August 7, 19731h

Sam's mother falls pregnant. Sam’s father sends a letter asking for money to be sent to him so that he can come home from Canada.

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10

Where the Heart Is

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August 14, 19731h

Dora passes away in hospital giving birth to a son, Leslie. Alan, devastated, decides to go south to look for work, leaving his mother to care for the baby. Sam’s uncle George goes with him.

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11

Home From Home

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August 21, 19731h

Frank is worried about Sam’s education and his grandfather wants to send him to a charity boarding school. Alan and George are disillusioned in the south and George returns home.

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12

No Going Back

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August 28, 19731h

Sam is at boarding school, hating it and longing to go home, but can’t, because of a diphtheria outbreak in Skellerton. After a fight at the school, he runs away and walks the fifty miles home.

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13

Breadwinners

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Season Finale
September 4, 19731h

Sam’s uncle Toby sets up a garment factory in the old chapel, providing work for the women of Skellerton, leaving the men at home. Sam finally goes down the pit with his grandfather.

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